Jubilation as Nigeria Qualify for Big Tournament After Beating Ivory Coast in Abidjan

• Nigeria have qualified for the 2022 African Women Cup of Nations after beating Ivory Coast 1-0 on Wednesday, 23 February
• Esther Okoronkwo scored the only goal that helped the Super Falcons record a win and qualified 3-0 on aggregate
• Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was impressive in this tie saving a penalty in the 33rd minute

Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 12th edition of the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) after beating Ivory Coast 1-0 in Abidjan in their second leg qualifier on Wednesday evening, 23 February.

The Ivorian women went into this game with the target of overcoming their 2-0 first leg defeat in Abuja against the Super Falcons, but they were unable to impress their faithfuls at home.

They started the match impressively trying to cage the Super Falcons, but the Nigerian side were more determined and they refused to be intimidated on the pitch.

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There was no goal scored in the first half as Super Falcons defended well against the Ivorians who tried all their best to get a goal.

When did the Super Falcons score their goal?

Super Falcons of Nigeria had to wait until the 87th minute before netting their goal against Ivory Coast through Esther Okoronkwo according to the update by the team's official page.

What was the result of the first leg encounter?

A brace by US-based forward Ifeoma Onumonu helped the nine-time African champions edge the Lady Elephants 2-0 in the first leg.

Odion Ighalo scores as Al Hilal record Super win over tough opponents

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Odion Ighalo, on Monday night, 21 February, continued with his impressive performance this season as the Nigerian scored a goal to help his side Al Hilal beat Al Nassr 2-1.

The encounter was in the quarterfinal of the King's Cup, in which Odion Ighalo and his teammates have landed in the semifinal and will be aiming to win the title.

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Since joining Al Hilal, the former Manchester United striker has been in scintillating form, with the Nigerian now having four goals for his new club.

Al Nassr scored the first goal in this match in the 17th minute through Talisca, who benefited from an assist by Vincent Aboubakar.